Rare Amethyst

Feb 2019 Apparently this is a Valentine's Day scent. Both this review and my previous review were from February. But it's really lovely during this time of year. I live in the tropics (Haiti), and February is at the tail-end of our cool/dry season, before the warm/rainy season begins in a month or so. This is a fragrance that is really lovely in all weather, but I feel that it is at its best in moderate weather. To be perfectly honest, it's not going to blow anyone's mind. The longevity is surprisingly good for the relatively light scent. I get a good 5-6 hours with good projection and moderate application. I enjoy this fragrance around Valentine's Day because it really is a nice, romantic, innocent scent that makes me feel happy. It's one of my fragrances that isn't on my list of "loves," but it's just so nice and something I really need from time to time, so I don't intend to get rid of it. I consider it to be a completely safe blind-buy, particularly if the notes appeal to you. Avon has been giving us some really nice options lately! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Feb 2017 I bought this because it's purple. Yes, I'm that person. But it was an outstanding, "lucky" blind buy. However, I really don't think Avon is lucky. I think Avon is great, and since the largely pathetic 1990s, they have begun to offer some stunning beauties at a great price. It is true that a lot of Avons have a "blast of alcohol" as mentioned in another review. But I find that a lot of fresh fragrances, particularly designer and celebrity scents, have that. But I don't get it in this one, personally. It's also true that this smells "purple." Personally, I feel there should be a lot more to the notes listed. I'm getting other florals, not just the violet. And the sandalwood is there, but not overwhelming. I first tried this in the winter and was really impressed with how crisp and lovely it was. Now I'm wearing it in Haiti on a rather warm February day (temps 80). It has lasted absolutely all day, including my hanging out with the resident goats (a favorite pastime of mine) and doing my share of "sweaty" work. Now in the evening it's a close scent to my skin, but it absolutely luxurious! This is not my favorite Avon scent, but it is an excellent one. The only reason it's not a favorite is that fruity florals are not my favorite. But in the genre, it's one of my faves for sure.

I'm in shock. I have about 5 avon fragrances in my big fragrance collection, however, I've probably smelled at least 30 or more of them. And this one....wow. This one is one of the absolute best I've ever smelled. For one...This fragrance smells WAYYYYY more expensive than it is. I ordered a bottle for $10 or $11 and when I received it...I immediately ordered another. Please note...that's the absolute 1st time I've EVER done that with an Avon fragrance. This fragrance (to me) does NOT smell powdery at all. I smell fruity and sweet but, in a rare form, I smell fruity and sweet together in a grown up type of way. Normally...fruity/sweet fragrances usually smell like they're for 14 year olds. But this one smells like it's for a woman anywhere between 20 & 40. I absolutely love it. One of the best fragrances Avon has ever produced, EVER! Overall Scent - 9/10 Projection - 7/10 Longevity - 8/10 (6 hours with only 4-5 sprays) Overall Rating - 8/10 Amazing Job Avon! I'm shocked and very pleasantly surprised.

I am absolutely in love with this perfume! I bought a bottle 2 weeks ago and immediatly ordered two more as soon as i smelled it. I hope avon does not discontinue this one. As soon as i sprayed it on my mom said you smell like TM alien! I knew i recognized something familiar about rare amethyst and as soon as she said that i realized that was it. Of course rare amethyst isn't as deep or complex as alien but they have similar dna. This is one of my favorite scents. It also reminds me of jimmy choo flash, i layered jimmy choo flash lotion with rare amethyst and oh my goodness it was yummy! When i wear rare amethyst my husband cuddles up next to me and constantly tells me how sexy i smell. This was a definate hit for avon. After two hours i can't smell it on myself much but others can. Longevity is about 3 hours on me and sillage an arms length. For me this is a good find expecially when some of my designer and niche perfumes don't hold up as good.

Love love this. The first day I wore it, I received compliments. Lovely scent. Typically I do not like fruity scents. But I do pull this one out at times. It reminds me of Euphoria or BBW's Dark Kiss. Today I am layering it with an Arabian - King of Sandal because Rare Amethyst is basically plums, violets, and sandalwood. I can smell this a little on me and I think it's a nice combination. I think this scent is really perfect for any occassion. Non offensive. Good for office and special events. People at work always mention how pretty this smells. In fact, someone stopped me in a store the other day to ask the name. Not that it matters but the bottle is beautiful, too. Everyone seems to mention that it smells purple. Not sure what purple smells like but I agree - it smells a bit purple. Update: apparently, I love the smell of plums. I'm not a sweet, fruity person but I do like this smell. I think it is non offensive for the office.

Rare Amethyst reminded me why I love plum! I agree with the member ptilda that it even smells purple, it does! And excuse me, but there are more notes than those listed! A fruity grapey, strawberry-ish opening, not totally plum. And then plenty of violet accords, these two really pair well. The result is a mysterious, sensual smell. Some iris and a bit of white musk also develop, and right before the perfume totally settles there is neroli too. Now call me crazy for I smell all those things having not seen the notes listed. Sweet in a good, polite, non suffocating way. Sweet as a lady should smell. Definitely not typical. The longevity on my skin is up to 5 hours; then it starts to fade fast. Sillage is close to the skin, but I'm fine with that. A yes from me!